Nonimmigrant Visas

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kingston is responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the United States for a temporary period and for those wishing to take up indefinite or permanent residence in the United States.

The Consular Section also serves citizens living in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

All visitors to the Consular section, including all visa applicants and U.S. citizens, must enter the facilities via a dedicated consular entrance on Old Hope Road. All visitors to the Embassy are required to undergo a security check. Electronic items, including cell phones, cameras, beepers, and pagers, are prohibited on the Embassy compound and should be secured elsewhere before entering the Embassy. The Embassy reserves the right to limit the entry of possessions and does not have the means to store these items.

All visa interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Kingston are handled on an appointment basis only. Individuals seeking general information about U.S. visas or needing to schedule a visa appoint should visit the visa application website.

U.S. Embassy Kingston is located at 142 Old Hope Road in Liguanea, Kingston 6. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for holidays. The Embassy is accessible by public transportation, including buses and taxis. While the Embassy does not provide parking for visitors, commercial parking is available within a short walking distance of the Embassy (for example, a parking lot is situated at 27 Munroe Road).

U.S. Embassy Kingston is located at 142 Old Hope Road in Liguanea, Kingston 6. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for holidays. Email KingstonNIV@state.gov

Nonimmigrant visas (NIVs) are intended for those who plan to visit the U.S. for business or pleasure; students or exchange visitors embarking on study or cultural work programs in the U.S.; people who are transiting through the U.S. to other onward destinations; seasonal temporary workers or workers who have been hired by U.S. companies for longer periods of time; visitors on diplomatic, official or U.N. business; journalists who are providing media coverage of time-specific events; and others who are traveling to the U.S. for limited time periods.

The U.S Embassy in Kingston is unable to accommodate visa interview requests from third country nationals who are not resident in the Embassy’s consular district of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. The only exceptions to this policy are C1/D crew member visas, which the Embassy will continue to process. If you have no long term status in Jamaica, the best place to apply for a visa is in your home country.

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Warning to Applicants

Anyone charging money for collateral services outside the U.S. Embassy is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Beware of unscrupulous agents purporting to represent the U.S. Embassy. Our authorized provider is https://usvisa-info.com/; there are no other providers.